Medalist

A warm, earnest underdog story that makes you root for a young skater and her coach, with quiet emotional stakes and satisfying competitive tension.

Created by

Hideaki Ōba, Shinichi Fukumoto

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Natsumi Haruse, Takeo Otsuka, Kana Ichinose

Overview

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who yearns to be a figure skater. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa begins coaching Inori. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, coming-of-age, found family, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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